Last month Heaven and I (Sarina) were invited, alongside Trinidad’s K-Pop Ambassador DJ “Action Quan”, to lunch with South Korea’s Ambassador Lee . It’s been a fun ride so far working on this project and seeing it grow. Can’t wait to show you all more of what we have in the works! So proud of all that our little project has achieved and fostered in its short time and the collaborations it is bringing about. I am also thrilled to share that we’ve also been picked up for a third season by the South Korean Embassy!

Thanks so much to all of you who have shared words of support along the way and who pop onto our InstaLives! It really makes our day! KimKats 화이팅! 😸

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is pleased to announce the establishment of the Korea Corner at the Center for Language Learning (CLL) of the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, which is the first of its kind in Trinidad and Tobago.

Korea Corner

The Korea Corner is an educational and cultural resource center that aims to enhance cultural exchanges between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago through teaching and the promotion of Korean culture. The Korea Corner allows a greater exposure to Korean culture and increased access to materials about Korea.

Korea Corner

At the Corner, students and general public can immerse themselves in Korean culture through various audio, visual and textual contents. Hundreds of Korean novels and poetry books shelved in the Corner offer an opportunity for Trinidadians to see hidden sides of Korean society, learn about unknown history, and feel the deeper meaning of its philosophy. Visitors can also enjoy a wide variety of Korean films and TV series by using modern technology that is well equipped within the venue. Besides books, films, and TV series, the Korea Corner provides educational resources for persons who intend to learn the Korean language.

Korea Corner

The Korea Corner is located on the second floor of the Center for Language Learning (CLL) within the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus and is open from Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hopes that the establishment of this Korea Corner will encourage and strengthen cultural exchange and co-operation between our two peoples of Korea and Trinidad and Tobago, further contributing to our friendly and cooperative relationship in the years to come.

The Korean Food We Enjoyed!

Tteokbokki – stir-fried rice cakes made from white, cylinder-shaped rice cakes. Fish cakes, boiled eggs, and scallions are some of the most commonly added ingredients. It can be seasoned with either spicy gochujang (chili paste) or non-spicy ganjang (soy sauce)-based sauce

Bibimbap – Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste), soy sauce, or doenjang (a fermented soybean paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The hot dish is stirred together thoroughly just before eating.

Japchae – stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables is a sweet and savory dish typically prepared with dangmyeon, a type of cellophane noodles made from sweet potato starch; assorted vegetables, meat, and mushrooms; and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil

We’re back for Season 2!
Join us as we, based on a viewer suggestion, get to know taekwondo Grandmaster Jin Young Jung. Living in Trinidad for over 41 years, he has led Trinidad, in Tae Kwon Do, to the Olympics!

About Master Jung:
마스터 정:
Master Jin Young Jung, a Korean native, introduced Taekwondo to Trinidad and Tobago on December 1st, 1976. He founded the Trinidad and Tobago Taekwondo Association and served as its President for sixteen years.
마스터 정진영 관장님은 트리니다드 토바고에 1976년 12월 1일에 태권도를 처음 소개하셨어요. 트리니다드 태권도 협회를 창설하시고 16년동안 회장으로 계십니다.

Through the years, Master Jung has produced 39 Black Belts, some up to the rank of Fifth Dan. For his strict approach he was inducted into the Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame in 2011.
지금까지 39개의 검은 띠를 만드셨고 그 중 몇몇은 태권도 5단 소유자에요. 관장님은 2011년에 태권도 명예의 전당에 오르셨어요.

Master Jung, a former Sergeant in the Korean Army, began his Martial Arts training in Judo in 1956. Two years later he started in Taekwondo. Then in 1959 he picked up Hapkido and Wrestling, emerging as National Lightweight Champion in the latter discipline in 1964.
군대 병장시절이던 1956년 유도를 처음으로 시작하시고 2년 후 태권도를 시작하셨습니다. 1959년 합기도, 레슬링을 하시고 1964년 라이트급 국가 챔피언에 등극하셨어요.

He currently holds the Grandmaster ranking in Taekwondo and Hapkido while also being a senior Black Belt in Judo.
현재 태권도와 합기도에서 그랜드마스터 자격을 갖고 계시고 유도에서 시니어 검은 띠 유단자입니다.

Filled with last week’s Divali memories as I finish editing our next video. Love this shot of me, Heaven and Marissa, who so graciously shared her home, food and @houseofzari finery. 💕 Vid up this week!

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in collaboration with the Korea Foundation (KF) and the Korean Traditional Music Association (KTMAA) presents Sounds of Korea 2016 a Korean Traditional Musical and Dance Concert on October 05, 2016 at the Daaga Auditorium, UWI from 5:30 pm.

For this event, the Embassy has invited traditional Korean musicians from the renowned Korean Traditional Music Association of America (KTMAA). Guests are expected to experience the commanding vocal skills of Korean artist and the beautiful Sounds of Korean musical instruments as well as dance performances. .

ADMISSION IS FREE!!!!! but on a First Come First Serve Basis. So come out and be a part of this cultural extravaganza!!!